FMCSA Grants Extension on Drug, Alcohol Clearinghouse Comments
The time period for commenting on the proposed rule for the national clearinghouse for driver drug and alcohol test results has been extended through May 21.
April 21, 2014Best Trucking Invoicing Software for Growing Carriers
Managing invoices and billing efficiently is crucial for maintaining cash flow and ensuring business growth.
Marten Enhances Automatic Detention Pay Program
Refrigerated carrier Marten Transport announced a change to its automatic driver detention pay program and will now compensate drivers after one hour.
April 21, 2014Leading Economic Indicator Index Gain Points to 2Q Rebound
An index of U.S. leading indicators increased in March by the most in four months, a sign the economic expansion will strengthen following harsh winter weather.
April 21, 2014Gasoline Rises to 13-Month High $3.69 a Gallon, Lundberg Reports
The average price for U.S. regular gasoline rose 8.5 cents in the past two weeks to a 13-month high $3.69 a gallon, according to latest Lundberg Survey released April 20.
April 21, 2014Motorola to Sell Enterprise Business to Zebra for $3.45 Billion
Motorola Solutions Inc. has agreed to sell its Enterprise business — including the handheld computers and scanners it offers to the transportation industry — to Zebra Technologies Corp. for $3.45 billion.
April 21, 2014March Truck Sales Surge 25.6%
New Class 8 retail sales rose 25.6% in March from a year earlier, the biggest monthly percentage gain since July 2012, WardsAuto.com reported.
April 21, 2014TIA Unveils Guide to Combat Cargo Fraud
TUCSON, Ariz. — The Transportation Intermediaries Association took a step to help brokers combat fraud by issuing a report that stresses preventing theft-related losses.
April 21, 2014Foxx Prods Congress to Act
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx visited several critical freight corridors during an eight-state bus tour last week, saying the future sustainability of America’s roadways depends on Congress addressing the infrastructure funding crisis.
April 21, 2014Editorial: Life-Saving Data
We have watched coverage of the April 10 deadly crash involving a truck and bus with a great deal of sadness. The personal stories of the young students killed have been nothing short of heartbreaking.
April 21, 2014Letters: Hours of Service, Carriers’ Dilemma
When I received my March 24 copy of Transport Topics and saw the front-page article with the words “Level the Playing Field” in the headline, I was immediately angered. What do all the big fleets want? It appears to me that they want to upset the field completely in their favor.
April 21, 2014